Patriotic Mason Jar Candle Holders

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Are yo looking for an easy way to dress up your table or patio this Independence Day? You need to try these easy Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns!


Start with a couple of quart size mason jars. I selected 2 wide mouth Kerr jars because they have a smooth back. I wanted a faux mercury glass effect in my stars and letters so I sprayed them with Looking Glass Paint on the inside, and then sprayed the wet paint with a vinegar solution. (For more information on this technique, check out my other mercury glass projects).


Then, I went to my trusty Silhouette for some stencils. I found some July Fourth cupcake toppers that I got last year as one of the Silhouette Store's weekly freebies.


I ungrouped the shapes and deleted what I didn't want until I just had the stars and USA shapes. I duplicated the stars, and scaled one star to be bigger than the rest.


I cut the shapes out of red vinyl. I reserved some of the smaller stars to be the finishing touch and then applied the rest to the exterior of my jars.


I then used chalky finish paint and painted over the exterior of the jars, using the vinyl as a stencil.


Once the paint was dry, I removed the vinyl so that the faux mercury glass finish was revealed underneath. Then I added the rest of the vinyl.

In the light, it looks cool, but when you light a candle in each one, it gives a completely different effect! I love both looks!


Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?

My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing patriotic projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!

  Monogrammed Patriotic Serving Tray Captain American Romper Patriotic Burlap Stars (Pottery Barn Knockoff) Patriotic Onesie {Plus Free Cut File} Patriotic Shirts with Layered Heat Transfer Vinyl DIY Patriotic Tote Bag Red, White & Blue - Patriotic Decorations How To Create DIY Temporary Tattoos Made in America Freezer Paper July 4th Shirts Red, White, and Blue Paper Star Lanterns Fourth of July Rustic Flag Paper Sparklers Pretty Patriotic Pillow Nautical Star Burlap Banner: Stencil Material Tutorial Patriotic Map Art Wooden Fire Crackers; July Silhouette Challenge DIY Chalkboard and Vinyl World Map Let's Talk about Red White and Blue! DIY 4th of July Baby Outfit How To Make A Pinwheel {+ Free Template} Patriotic Nail Art Star Jewelry Vinyl on Wood Blocks Land That I Love Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Placemats DIY Paint Splattered Patriotic Tote Bag Patriotic Mason Jar Candle Holders
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